Upgrade Guide

Nikon Z5→Nikon Z50 II

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Nikon

£999

2020

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

Z50 II

£899 (-£100)

2024

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the Z5. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the Z50 II

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	Z5	Z50 II
Price	£999	£899
Released	2020	2024	↑
Sensor	24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS	20.9MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	24MP	21MP	↓
Video	4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p	4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log
Autofocus	Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection	Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle)
Stabilisation	IBIS — up to 5 stops	None (no IBIS)
Burst Rate	4.5fps	11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	~470 shots (CIPA)	~330 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	590g (with battery)	385g body only	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification	EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen	3.2" tilting touchscreen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Nikon Z mount	Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II slots	Single SD UHS-I slot

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